Float Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry/ICU/ED/Behavioral Health
Waterloo, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float (Nights)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Float nurse assigned based on unit needs across Med Surg, Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and some post-procedural areas.
• Night shift position.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6 in a 130-bed facility.
• Telemetry duties including reading EKG/ECG rhythm strips and dysrhythmia interpretation required.
• Experience with drips: heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin.
• EMR system used: EPIC.
• Orientation required (16 hours).
• Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless unit is closed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of float nursing experience, including float experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Stepdown experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR system

Preferred Qualifications

• De-escalation certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) – can be obtained during onboarding.
• NIH Stroke Scale certificate – can be obtained during onboarding.
• Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital/medical center experience prioritized.
• Must be willing and able to float across multiple units as needed.
• Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply (details not included here).
• Call back and on-call pay available (details not included here).
• Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from working travel assignments in this market.
• Candidates will be contacted via phone/text from a 405 area code for interviews.

Work Environment & Expectations

• 36-40 hours per week standard; overtime billable after 40 hours.
• Telemetry includes monitoring and managing drips and rhythm assessments.
• Must pass Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a minimum score of 80% during onboarding.